Clip for garment hangers



Nov. 17, 1936. COHEN 2,061,023

CLIP FOR GARMENT HANGERS Filed Feb. 21, 1936 W15. W17 W1C] Patented Nov. 17, 1936 we I I UNITED n:srp rmOmar emporium-means swarm-mamas:

App cation This invention relates toa guard, clamp or clip adapted to be employed in connection with garment hangers for the purpose slipping and falling.

In the conventional form of garment-hanger, the inclined sides constitute the support upon which a garment or dress is hung. In .the case of sleeveless dresses a most serious problem is encountered in maintaining the shoulder straps of the dress on these inclined sides, resulting nearlyalways in the dress falling ofl of the hanger with a consequent soiling of the same. To retain the shoulder straps of a dress on the inclined sides of the hanger various forms of clips have been devised and widely utilized. These clipswhich were designed to clamp had amongst other faults one serious deficiency in that they themselves fell or slipped oi! the hanger thus obviously defeating their purpose.

It is accordingly the object of this inventionz+ First, to provide a clip that when placed on the hanger will lock itself thereto to prevent movement thereof in either direction,-

Second, to so design the clip as to pernflt of ready and easy attachment .and removal 'of the same on any type and shape of hanger, Third, to so design the clip as to make thesame equally operative in its purp se irrespective of its position and manner of application to the hanger,

Fourth, to provide the clip with opposed resiliently connected arms formed on their inside surfaces with sharply knurled or. serratedgripping surfaces having a definitely determined relationship to each other,

Fifth, to form the clip either of wire or flat stockofanon corrosivemetai, y

Sixth, to form the clip in-a suitable, novel form, of a non-metallic material, 7

Seventh, to form the-clip in such a manner as to maintain when the same .is applied ,to the hanger a normal relationship to the section of rod 1 or wire forming the inclined side of the hanger,-

Eighth, to so the clip as to necessitate in the making .thereof a minimum ofsimple, manufacturing operations'alongwith a stock requirement thus rendering the of the clip aminimum,

Ninth, to provide catching v the fabric injure fine and expensive Tenth. to so form Q dental removal thereof from the hanger.

These and other-objects and features of preventing garments particularly dresses hung on the same from.

thedressonthehanger' heavy a clip which can-n'either by on the fibres or threads'orby staining: v

' cross-sectional-shape.

the clip accir.

venti appear more fully from the accom- "panying description and drawing and will be particularly pointed out in the claims.

In the drawing:

' Fig.1 is an elevation of a garment hanger with a dress thereon that is held in place upon the hanger by two clips of my'invention;

Fig. 2 illustrates in a front elevation one form of clip; Fla. 3 is a side elevation of the clip of Fig. 2;

Fig. 4 shows the clip of Fig. 2 at one stage in the'forming thereof Fig. 5 is a modification clip shown in Fig. 2:

Figs. 6 and '1 illustrate a still further modification of the type of clip shown in Fig. 2;

Fig.8 is an elevational view of a different form of clip;

Fig. 9 is a sectional view thereof taken on line l.-l, Fig. 8;

10 shows in front elevation, and Fig. 11 in side elevation a clip similar to that of-Fig. 2, but formed. of flat strip stock;

Fig. 12 shows the clip of Fig. 10 at one stage in in side elevation of the the-forming thereof; 4

' Fig. 13 is amodiflcation in front elevation;

Fig. 14 shows in front elevation, and Fig. 15 in side elevation a still further modified form of clip; a

Fig. 17 at one stage of a clip such as shown in Fig. 3, applied to ahanger of non-circular sec- .tion', suchas a 'wood hanger.

hanger illustrated in Fig. 1 is made of wireand is of conventional'design comprising abase B' and-inclined sides A-A on which The '- are-hung the-shouider'straps C of a dress D with the "dress; hanging evenly on the hanger there is a'ppliedto stop or guard to prevent o't the-shoulder straps C on said inclined inthe'nianner'clearly obvious. I 1 .[Theclip 10 shown in-detail in Figs. 2, 3 and 4 is formed-cf: a metallic stock of any suitable Thewire is preferably of hamster and must be nonor springy non-plated non-ccrroding each'of the inclined sides A a ciip-iliwhieiracts-as a such wire being either of a suitable (nickel, chromium, etc.) steel, brass or galley metal or of .a

metal such as stainless steel, brass or other alloy. Referring to. Fig. 4, it will be seen that the clip I is formed of a single length of wire bent to form two equal sections II and I2, the ends l3 and H being so arranged in abutting relation to form the shoulders l5. Portions of the sections II and I2 are provided with sharp serrations, the serrations lt-ll on the section II being inclined in an opposite direction to the serrations ii-IQ on the section |2 for a purpose to be hereinafter described. The sections II and I2 are then bent into opposed relation to form the clamping arms or gripping elements 20 and 2| of the clip, with the arm 2| being slightly longer than the arm 20 to facilitate the application of the clip ID on the wire A, and the arm 20 provided with an intermediate arcuate portion 22 to accommodate the side A of the hanger. The upper looped portion of the clip connecting the arms 20 and 2|,

shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2 are bent outwardly to form the shoulders 23. It will be noted that the shoulders l and 23 are substantially equally spaced from the center of the arcuate portion 22. Preferably the upper portion of the arms 20 and 2| are arranged close together as shown in Fig. 3 whereby when the clip II is attached to the side A there will be no possibility of the clip being pushed beyond the arcuate portion 22.

In the completed form of the clip iii the serrations on the arms 20 and 2| are opposite to each other with the inclination of the serrations on the arm 20 being diflerently arranged with respect to those on the arm 2|. Comparing Fig. 2 and Fig. 4 it will be observed that the serrations |6-|8 on the arm 20 are inclined in an opposite direction to the corresponding serrations IO-IQ on the arm 2|. Thus with the clip attached to the side A of the hanger it will be seen that each of the serrations will so grip the wire A as to positively resist any movement of the clip longitudinally of the side A; the serrations |6|9 resisting movement to the right, viewing Fig. 2, and the serrations |||8 resisting movement to the left. The distance between the serrations at the transverse center of the clip is less than the diameter of the wire A whereby when the clip is attached to the same the arms 20 and 2| will be resiliently stressed so as to provide a gripping force of said arms on the wire A of substantial great intensity.

The shoulders l5 and 22 in the clip l0 act to prevent the shoulder straps C of the dress from riding over the clip in the event the hanger should become tilted. Inasmuch as there are shoulders at each end and at each side of the clip I0, it is immaterial in what manner and in what position the clip is applied to the hanger. Preferably the clip should be attached to the side A in the plane of the hanger.

The clip I00 shown in side elevation in Fig. 5 is identical in all respects with that described above with reference tothe clip l0 except that the arm |2| is provided with an arcuate portion |22a corresponding to the arcuate portion |22 to provide a seat for the side A. In this form the distance between the serrations l8-| 9 is less than the diameter of the side A so that the arms l20-l2i .will be resiliently stressed to provide a gripping force on the side A. As in the clip II), the clip Hill is formed with the shoulders H5 and I23.

In Figs. 6 and 7, the wire clip 20!] is of a form similar to that shown in Figs. 2, 3 and 4. In this case the parallel sections of .the wire forming the arms'22li and Hi are spaced apart, with the sections in the arm 22| spaced apart a greater distance than the sections in the arm 220. As in the clip In, the arm 220 in the clip 200 is provided with an arcuate portion 222 identical with the arcuate portion 22, and formed on the op- Posed surfaces of the wire sections of the arms 220 and HI are like serrations 2|8-2l1 and 2|l--2|9. The clip 200 is provided at each of the corners thereof with shoulders 223 (at the top) and 2 l5 (at the bottom). It is to be understood that both of the arms 22l22| may be provided with opposed arcuate portions as illustrated inFig. 5, if so desired.

In Figs. 8 and 9 a somewhat different form of clip 200" is illustrated. In this case the clip is formed of a double wire with both sections Sill-202 of equal length and joined together at one end by the loop 303. The end portions of the double wire are arranged in opposed abutting relation to form arms 320 and 32I, each provided with an intermediate arcuate portion 322 and 322a. The arms 320 and 32| are encompassed by the intermediate portion of the double wire bent into a circular formation 3 and so formed that the free ends of the arms 320-3 will substantially engage the same centrally thereof. The inside of the arcuate 'por tions 822 and 322a on each of the arms 320-22l are provided with the above described form. of serrations 3|6-3l1-4l8-3l9. The fixed ends of the arms 320-32| are preferably spread apart somewhat to permit the ready application of the clip 300 on the side A. While the wire sections 30|-302 of the clip are shown arranged close to each other it is to be understood that the same may be spaced a substantial distance apart in order to provide for greater stability of the clip 300 on the side A. If desired each of the sections Sill-302 on the circular portion 304 be provided with laterally diverted stops or extensions to function in the same manner as the shoulders l5-23 on the clip l0, Fig. 2.

Each of the above forms of clips have been made of wire bent in any suitable manner into the shapes disclosed. While each of the clips have been shown made of wire having a circular cross-section it is apparent that other cross-sectional forms may be utilized.

In Figs. 10 to 18 inclusive there are shown various forms of clips that are made of flat metallic spring stock having noncorroding characteristics as above indicated.

The clip 400 shown in Figs. 10 and 11 is made from a stamping having the general shape shown in Fig. 12 and provided on one face thereof at spaced portions with the knurls "H". The intermediate portion of the stamping is widened to define shoulders 423, and one end of the stamping is similarly widened to define the shoulders H5. The stamping is bent at the widened portion to form the arms 420 and 42l, with the arm l2| being slightly longer than the arm 42!]. The knurled portions 4|6-4|'| of the arms 420-42l are opposed to each other and are of arcuate shape as shown to receive therein the wire A, said arms being resiliently stressed when the clip is applied to the side A. This clip 400 is similar in form to the clip l0, Fig. 2 and functions in an identical manner. If desired the knurled portions IS-I1 may be replaced with serrations of the typeshown utilized in the clip l0. At this point it is also to be understood that the serrations on the clips shown in Figs. 2 to 9 may be replaced with knurls such as "6-4". p

The clip 500 shown in Fig. 13 is of the type may tively provided with serrations formed of a stamping Fig. 12, except that-it shown in Fig. 6 and is similar to that shown in is wider and tions 8| l-'-5l2 each of which are provided with serrated or knurled portions as above described.

Both of the arms 520 and 52i may be provided with arcuate portions as in Fig. 5, or just the arm 520 may be provided with an arcuate portion 522 as in Figs. 3 and '7.

D The cliplillll shown in Figs. 14 and 151s made of a single stamping with the ends enlarged to define the shoulders 615 and 623. The center portion is also preferablywidened and bent into a cylindrical loop 622. the arms 820 and MI of the clip being bent back onto the loop 822 to define the rounded edges 8M and802 arranged a slight distance apart, said arms being further arranged in alignment and in a plane traversing the axis of the loop 622 as clearly shown in Fig. The interior surface of the loop 822 is knurled as at SIB in the manner as above described, the diameter of the loop being less than the diameter of the side A so that the same will exerta spring clamping action on the side A when attached thereto.

The clip 100 shown in Figs. 16 and 17 is made from a stamping having the shape shownin Fig. 18, the ends of which are widened to define the shoulders H and 123, andso shaped as to be of widest width at the transverse center thereof. the stamping is a tongue or arm I20, bent outwardly and downwardly. Both the arm 120 and the center portion of the stamping are arcuately curved as at I22 and 122a to receive the side A-in spring clamping engagement. The inside surface of both arcuate portions 122 and 122a are serrated or knurled, the extent thereof being clearly shown by the serrated zone in Fig.

= 18. It is obvious that when the tongue or arm 12!! is bent over the serrations 1 lithereon will be inclined oppositely to the serrations 1 II, as a result of which the clip I00 will be'locked against movement in either direction on the side A: the lower or unperforated part of the stamping comprises an arm "I that coacts with the arm 120.

The form of clip I00 sired by providing two stamped out tongues or arms to receive therebetween the side A in much the same manner as the side A is contained within the arcuate portion 622 of the clip "0, Figs. 14 and 15.

.In Figs. 19 and 20 there is illustrated still another form of clip that is made of a non-metallic material such as rubber, wood, celluloid, bakelite,

laminated fabric, rubberized other suitable material having-the fabric, fibre or. any qualities of stiffness, combined with a'. degree of resiliency.

The clip 800 is provided with two opposed arms 820 and 82f connected together at their upper ends, the upper portions of'the arms being providedv with opposed arcuateportions 822 and 822:: defining a seat for the sideA.

of the arcuate portions 822 and 822a are respecranged in diagonally opposed relation so as to increasethe frictional grip of the arms on the side I A. However in some cases it may not be necessary to utilize the serrations as the coefiicient of friction between the non-metallicv material (for example, if rubber) and the side A' will beIsufficiently great to hold the' clip onthe wire.

sion 82! having a lenfl h equal to that of said 5 arms. The ends of each of the arms and the slotted to provide the spaced sec- Struck out from substantially one-half of that is may be-modifled if de- "The inside surface' SIB and 8" arspaced points thereon;

823 and Ill. Preferably the diameter of the cylindrical space provided by the arcuate portions 822-42211 is less than the diameter of the side A so as to provide a friction tight engagement of the clip on the side A.

It is to be appreciated that while each of the above forms of clips have been shown and described for use with a conventional round wire hanger, the same are nevertheless adaptable for use on wood hangers or hangers made of stock (wood or metal) having a non-circular cross-section.

In Fig. 21 there is shown in side elevation a clip 900 of the type such as the clip l0 shown in Figs. 2 and 3. This clip 900 is made in a larger size and is provided with a non-circular seat 922 arranged between the arms 92!! and 9 which receive in clamping engagement therebetween the rectangular section A of a wood hanger.

To. adapt any of .the above clips to metal or wood hangers made of stock having a non-cir cular cross-section all that is necessary in modifying the clips is toform the arcuate seat portions to alike shape- I a 1 Each ofv the various forms of clips described above are easily and quickly attached to the wire sides A of the hanger. Inasmuch as the point of attachment of the clips to the side A is intermediate their ends and the fact that there are shoulders provided at each end of said clips, it is immaterial in what position they are attached to the hanger; nor does it matter if they turn around on said wire. most advantageous characteristic of the clip will be readily apparent.

Furthermore with the clip attached to the hanger in its selected position the same can Referring to Fig. 1, this Because of the serrations provided on the arms of the clip the same will bite into the wire of the hanger, the opposed inclined serrations (or knurls) holding the clip tightly and securely in place. In actual only an extreme force is capable of moving the clip longitudinally of the side A. To remove the clip all that is necessary is to pull the same laterally off of the side A.

The foregoing description is directed solely towards the construction of the various forms of clips illustrated, but I desire it to be understood that I reserve the privilege of resorting to all the mechanical changes to which the device is susceptible, the invention being defined and limited only bythe terms of the appended claims.

a I claim:-' 1. A garment retainer clip attachment to a garment for direct clamping hanger comprising I opposed' u sh'aped. arms, connected together at practice it has been found that distance thanthe sections of the other arm, seats formed on each arm section and-arranged in the same transverse plane, with the seats on at least one arm defining a stop to properly position the clip on the garment hanger, said seats engaging said garment hanger at four longitudinally serrations formed on said seats zhavinga non-parallel relationshipto the longitudinal extent of said garment hangerand' v adapted to co-a'ct with the engased surface'there- In line with the arms 82land-l2l is an extenj' of whereby to secure said clip against longitudinal in either direction; said clip we of movement thereon beingjoperative'fo its purpose position it may be applied to or assume relative to said garment hanger.

2. A garment retainer clip for direct clamping attachment to a garment hanger comprising opposed U-shaped arms connected together at their upper ends by a pair of oppositely extending loops each loop including a projection on a side of said clip, one of said arms being of greater width than the other of said arms and provided at its lower end with a pair of oppositely projecting extensions, seats formed on said arms intermediate the ends thereof and in the same transverse plane, with the seats on at least one arm defining a stop to properly position the clip on the garment hanger, said. seats engaging said garment hanger at four longitudinally spaced points thereon, serrations formed on said seats having a non-parallel relationship to the longitudinal extent of said garment hanger and adapted to co-act with the engaged surface thereof whereby to secure said clip against longitudinal movement thereon in either direction; said oppositely extending loops and said oppositely projecting extensions defining shoulders at the corners of the clip.

3. A garment retainer clip fa direct clamping attachment to a garment hanger comprising opposed U-shaped arms connected together at their upper ends by a pair ofoppositely extending loops each loop including a projection on a side of said clip, one of said arms having a length greater than the other of said arms and provided at its, lower end with a pair of oppositely projecting extensions; seats formed on said arms intermediate the ends thereof, at least one of said seats defining a stop to properly position said clip on said garment hanger, angularly related serrations formed on said seats adapted to coact with the engaged surface of the garment hanger to secure said clip thereon against longitudinal movement in either direction; said oppositely extending loops and said oppositely projecting extensions defining shoulders at the corners of .the' clip.

4. A garment retainer clip for direct clamping attachment to a garment hanger comprising opposed U-shaped arms connected together at their upper ends by a pair of loops each loop including a projection on a side of said clip, one of said arms provided at its lower end with a pair of oppositely projecting extensions, seats formed on said arms intermediate the ends thereof and in the same transverse plane, with the seats on at least one arm defining a stop to properly position the clip on the garment hanger, said seats engaging said garment hanger and formed to frictionally resist movement of said clip thereon; said loops at the upper end of the clip and the extensions at the lower end thereof defining shoulders at the corners of the clip.

EPHRAIMI COHEN. 

